The City of San Antonio has a housing assistance program called the Homeownership Incentive Program to help residents become homeowners. The program is one of many the government has in place for residents who wants to buy a house in the city of San Antonio. What is Homeownership Incentive Program (HIP) "HIP" is open [...]

Just Married, Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary; those are the occasions you hear about getting gifts. Have you ever heard anyone say, “Congratulations on buying your house and I’m happy to help with the down payment”? Many first-time homebuyers receive mortgage down payment gift funds to buy a home. That blessing comes with rules that must [...]

Homeownership is easier to obtain than most renters realize. Pros and cons of renting a house. The cost to own a home can literally be the same as putting a down payment on a brand-new car. When you purchase a new vehicle, you put several hundred or a couple thousand dollars down at the car [...]

Christmas season is here and everywhere you go there is happiness and joy. For most of us, this time of the year is full of love, fun and giving. However, don't let your guards down. Others prefer to go the opposite route and take advantage of people's good nature. While venturing out to see all the [...]

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